Sturdy's Three Takeaways -- Illini defeat Indiana (Pa.) in exhibition
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The Illini weren’t sharp in their 2nd exhibition game, and despite scoring 94 points, they won by only 15 over a good Indiana University of Pennsylvania team. Illinois got 21 points from Kofi Cockburn and 16 from Coleman Hawkins and Alfonso Plummer while playing without Austin Huctherson, DaMonte Williams and Trent Frazier. Here’s a look at a few observations from the win.
Illini flex their depth in final exhibition win
IlliniGuys.com Staff October 29, 2021 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Preseason […]
Illini Championship Ring Ceremony Includes Triumphant Return by Ayo Dosunmu
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- More importantly than receiving his 2021 Big Ten Tournament championship ring, Ayo Dosunmu received something he never got at home in his final season at Illinois - a standing ovation.
The 2021 consensus All-America selection, who is beginning his rookie season with the Chicago Bulls, was greeted with the familiar roar from the State Farm Center crowd after the first media timeout given to its star players.
With a nod to the most wins in the Big Ten regular season, Illini hang their conference tourney title banner
IlliniGuys.com Staff October 29, 2021 It's the scene not […]
Can Illinois win the Ty Rodgers recruiting battle?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
Oct. 28, 2021
Just when Illinois appears to have a lock on a recruit, or the "lead" on a basketball recruit, here comes Duke or Michigan State.
Illini, All-American Cockburn Await Word From NCAA On Eligibility
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- With less than 12 days until Illinois opens the 2021-22 season at State Farm Center against Jackson State, uncertainty remains about whether they’ll have their All-American center in uniform.
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood confirmed in a media conference that the eligibility status...
Q & A with freshman wing Luke Goode
Fort Wayne, Indiana, native Luke Goode was the first to commit to Illinois in the class of 2021. Goode was a four-star recruit who many did not know a lot about. Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, the dean of the Big Ten basketball coaches, hotly pursued Goode. Izzo followed Goode's football games and made every effort to pursue his services. But in the end, Brad Underwood won the battle and now the 6'7" wing wears orange and blue. Along with Goode in the 2021 freshman class is Wisconsin's Mr. Basketball Brandin Podziemski and Florida prep star R.J. Melendez.
Exhibition Basketball Preview - Illini vs Indiana (PA)
Connor Cagley, IlliniGuys Basketball Writer October 29, 2021 The […]
Top 25 Incoming Freshmen Basketball Players (#15-6)
Connor Cagley, IlliniGuys Basketball Writer October 28, 2021 Here […]
Cockburn named preseason Big Ten Player of the Year
Illini's Cockburn voted Big Ten preseason Player of the […]
Top 25 Incoming Freshmen Basketball Players (#25-16)
Connor Cagley, IlliniGuys Basketball Writer October 26, 2021 Here […]
Mike Cagley's Heat Checks and Hail Marys - The Double Feature Edition - Football's 9 OT Victory & a Stellar Basketball Exhibition
Mike Cagley, IlliniGuy October 24, 2021 Today is a […]
Trent Frazier’s Defensive Prowess Leads Illini in Exhibition Opener Blowout
Illinois super-senior guard Trent Frazier’s leadership piece to this 2021-22 roster was evident early and often in the Illini’s 67-point win in an exhibition opener.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 24, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- As far as this coaching staff and veteran players are concerned, Illinois accomplished every goal set out for this exhibition opener.
Illini Welcome Return Of Fans To State Farm Center With Exhibition Game Rout
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - For the first time in 593 days, fans were allowed in State Farm Center to root on their Fighting Illini team and they weren't disappointed. Kofi Cockburn and Austin Hutcherson scored 14 points each as Illinois rolled to an exhibition win over St. Francis, 101-34 Saturday night.
For all but just a handful of players, this was the first time that most on the Illinois roster played a home game in front of fans as the arena was limited primarily to staff, family, and the media last season. Illinois' last home game with a full house was back on March 8, 2020 for a win over Iowa.
Illini-St. Francis (IL) Preview
Connor Cagley, IlliniGuys Basketball Writer October 23, 2021 The […]
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